Tech Tips: How Much and When to Use Infill

In a previous blog 3D Printing Tips: Infill Percentage and Pattern Explained, we talked about the basics of infill percentage and patterns in 3D printing. Generally, the higher the infill percentage, the stronger the print, the longer it takes to print. Using open market 3D printing software , such as the Simplify3D, one can easily generate infill pattern and adjust infill percentage based on the application requirements. Take this 3D printed shadow board as an example, we used more infill in selected areas to provide added strength and less infill in other areas to save print time and material.

3D Platform Large Format 3D Print—Shadow Board

But how to decide when you need infill and when it’s not needed? YouTuber XLRobots.com shares his take on deciding when and how to use infill in a 3D print. Watch his video, and see how you can reduce 3D print time and weight by adjusting infill usage.